Just look at how the team is trending, in terms of results, over the last six years:

2009: Won the World Series
2010: Lost the ALCS.
2011: Lost the ALDS.
2012: Lost the ALCS, very badly – after just barely getting through the ALDS.
2013: Won 85 and missed the playoffs completely.
2014: On pace to only win 84 games.

The trend line here is going downward, no? See:

In 2009, they were a powerhouse team who won 100+ games and a World Series ring.

In 2010, they are a near 100-win team who pushed the ALCS to six games.

In 2011, it was like 2010 – except that couldn’t get back to the ALCS.

In 2012, they won a lot during the regular season. But, in the playoffs, they were one of the worst teams in the A.L. group.

In 2013, they only won 85 games and deserved to win less.

And, we know about this year…

Baseball is a results driven business, right? At some point, SOMEONE in the Yankees ownership team has to see this trend-line and make a change…or, is that never going to happen?